would you kayak fish in winter for holdovers in river

[piemma]

have you ever used a kayak? If the answer is no, then you should consider taking lessons on how to handle one. If it is a sit in then you need to know how to do the Eskimo Roll. It is not trivial and with 35 degree water you will need a wetsuit at a minimum.

[hq2]

Fell in 32 degree water a couple of years ago up to my neck; don't recommend it. Remember, even if you get out before you get hypothermia someone still has to get you in when you're cold and wet
(could be an expensive call to 911; cost me more than 2K for the rescue, and was lucky my wet phone didn't go out). Should have a wet suit at the minimum, and if you're not familiar with it, may not want to go at all.

[Jim in CT]

Originally Posted by piemma

have you ever used a kayak? If the answer is no, then you should consider taking lessons on how to handle one. If it is a sit in then you need to know how to do the Eskimo Roll. It is not trivial and with 35 degree water you will need a wetsuit at a minimum.

I’ve only been kayaking a few times in the white mountains, in rivers, never fishing. would definitely practice a lot first. i’d probably get a sit on top Hobie. and i’d consider getting stabilizing outriggers and/or. dry suit.
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